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Collyer Bristow LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)


Collyer Bristow LLP

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About

Provided by Collyer Bristow LLP

Collyer Bristow's Private Wealth team assists wealthy individuals, families, typically entrepreneurial and international, and family offices in building businesses, preparing for succession, managing homes, dealing with investments, resolving family issues, protecting their privacy and fulfilling their philanthropic aims. Specialists in:

  • Contentious trusts & probate
  • Charity & philanthropy
  • Employment law for employees
  • Family & Divorce
  • Family offices
  • Immigration
  • International tax, trusts & estate planning
  • Luxury asset acquisition & disposal
  • Probate
  • Residential property
  • Resealing foreign grants of probate
  • Tax disputes & investigations
  • UK trusts, tax & estate planning
  • Wills & succession planning

Industries (3)

  • private wealth
  • media, art & culture
  • charity & philanthropy

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Collyer Bristow advises wealthy individuals and families on matters relating to tax, trusts and wealth structuring. It also provides residency advice for international high net worth clients.

Strengths

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  • The team has strong attention to detail and ease of communication. Every avenue is explored and there is very detailed communication. Responds immediately and is always professional.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I like Collyer Bristow's approachability - making very complex topics accessible, giving practical advice and solutions. The team is always extremely responsive regardless of who you deal with.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Collyer Bristow offers clear advice, efficient turnaround and no jargon. The department has a strong team with a wealth of experience.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Daniel Simon
    Band 5Daniel Simon

    Daniel Simon

    Daniel Simon advises wealthy international and domestic clients on complex wealth structuring matters. He is also senior partner at Collyer Bristow.

    • Daniel is a very knowledgeable private wealth lawyer, experienced in dealing with clients with US connections. He is also a very kind and supportive counsellor to his clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Daniel is very smart, good with clients and creative. Whenever I have a cross-border issue, he's one of my top go-to lawyers.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Peter Daniel
    Band 5Peter Daniel

    Peter Daniel

    Peter Daniel leads Collyer Bristow's private wealth practice and regularly advises high net worth individuals and families on tax and estate planning and trusts.

    • Peter is an absolute star: a dedicated, highly competent lawyer who understands all the intricacies and cuts through it to give you clear advice. He is practical, solution-driven and very commercial.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingAidan Grant
    Up and ComingAidan Grant

    Aidan Grant

    Aidan Grant advises on cross-border estate planning, pre-immigration planning, and tax and trusts, with a particular focus on US/UK matters.
    • Aidan Grant has been a real pleasure to work with. He is very fast, and will always get back to me, which I appreciate.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Aidan has really worked hard to build up the niche expertise on the US/UK side. He is experienced in advising clients with US issues.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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